Psalms 141 Comparison: Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible
Psalms 141
1Lord, I have made my cry to you; come to me quickly; give ear to my voice, when it goes up to you.
2Let my prayer be ordered before you like a sweet smell; and let the lifting up of my hands be like the evening offering.
3O Lord, keep a watch over my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
4Keep my heart from desiring any evil thing, or from taking part in the sins of the evil-doers with men who do wrong: and let me have no part in their good things.
5Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.
6When destruction comes to their judges by the side of the rock, they will give ear to my words, for they are sweet.
7Our bones are broken up at the mouth of the underworld, as the earth is broken by the plough.
8But my eyes are turned to you, O Lord God: my hope is in you; let not my soul be given up to death.
9Keep me from the net which they have put down for me, and from the designs of the workers of evil.
10Let the sinners be taken in the nets which they themselves have put down, while I go free.
Psalms 141
1Lord, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! Listen to my voice when I call to you.
2Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.
3Set a watch, Lord, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.
4Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. Do not let me eat of their delicacies.
5Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; do not let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
6Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock. They will hear my words, for they are well spoken.
7"As when one plows and breaks up the earth, our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol."
8For my eyes are on you, Lord, the Lord. In you, I take refuge. Do not leave my soul destitute.
9Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, from the traps of the workers of iniquity.
10Let the wicked fall together into their own nets, while I pass by.
Understanding Bible in Basic English vs New Heart English Bible in Psalms 141
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A simplified translation using a limited English vocabulary for clarity and accessibility. Helpful for new readers, ESL learners, and quick comprehension. Great for devotional reading and getting the big picture of each passage.
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
A modern public domain translation with clear, contemporary English. Designed for readability while staying close to the source text. A solid option for both daily reading and study.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 141:1
"Lord, I have made my cry to you; come to me quickly; give ear to my voice, when it goes up to you."
"Lord, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! Listen to my voice when I call to you."
